Project Controls Lead

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Project Controls Lead

Job Purpose

This position is required to support the management of the project controls function within the NFPS Compression

Key Accountabilities

(Duties include but not limited to)

• Progress Measurement procedures, basis and reporting review and approval.
• Risk register coordination and reporting.
• Progress status reporting development and management.

Reporting and Relationships

• Reports to Head of Project Controls NFPS Compression
• Internal - Execution, Supply, Administration, and other internal NFPS Compression groups.
• Exhibits team leadership skills, integrity, interpersonal understanding, and self-confidence.
• External- EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• Understand the key project drivers, define roles and responsibilities, develop communication protocols, identify, develop and implement project procedures for reporting, cost control and planning/scheduling; identify elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims, communicate and influence across the organisation to ensure delivery of project within the agreed timeframe.
• Major challenges are (1) completing detailed assessments of project controls, cost, schedule and recovery/rectification plans, in short deadlines and a high pressure environment and (2) developing and sustaining relationships with EPC Contractor Project Controls personnel throughout project execution to ensure Company is provided with timely and the best available information to aid decision making.

Minimum Requirements

Technical and Business Skills

• Sound knowledge of Project Control & Management principles
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft tools: Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint

Behavioural Competencies

SHE Understanding (3)

Quality/Quantity of Work (4)

Ethics and Integrity (3)

Planning and Organizing (3)

Trust and Empowerment (3)

Initiative/Commitment (3)

Teamwork/Supporting Others (3)

Interpersonal Skills (3)

Communication and Information Sharing (3)

Service Orientation (3)

Innovation (3)

Problem Solving (4)

Job Knowledge (4)

Supervising Others (3)

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business degree required.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 10 years' experience in a major project environment within the oil and gas industry, with exposure in business management including project controls, cost and schedule development, tender preparation and contract management and 3 years supervising multi discipline and multi-cultural teams and as Lead of control for mega projects.

Generic Accountabilities - All

Financial Dimension

As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Safety Health & Environment

Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti - trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Technical and Business Skills

• Undertakes complex tasks and acts as a source of guidance for staff and internal customers. Is expected to handle all but the most complex problems and difficulties that might arise.
• Takes initiatives, based on experienced gained, to deliver timely and cost effective service.
• Sets situations/issues in the context of the entire team and has an appreciation of the wider relationships with other people and organizations.
• Works independently within established procedures, plans and budgets and contributes to the development of these.
• Has autonomy over scheduling and planning of own work; organizes efforts of work group to achieve overall efficiency.

Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries

• Works in a project environment in which the incumbent strives to achieve best in class Safety, Health, Environmental & Security performance by creating a culture that encourages everyone to perform their best every day on every task
• Works in a dynamic team environment that has high expectations for flawless project execution in safety, quality, cost and schedule performance which requires the incumbent to demonstrate accuracy, initiative and the ability to multi-task as essential skills.
• Works in an evolving business environment where expansion opportunities are being identified on a continuous basis adding additional complexity and workload to the existing project environment.
• Works effectively within established policies and procedures and participates in the further development of these to meet changing needs.
• Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals
• Works in a highly visible project environment with large capital expenditures and significant schedule execution pressures.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

• Makes decisions and solves problems related to a specific discipline/field.
• Establishes credibility with peers, sub-ordinates and supervisors.
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; knows when to seek advice. Understands organizational authority and seeks appropriate line management approvals.

Problem Solving & Complexity

• Good supervisory skills.
• Utilizes a systematic approach to problem solving that ensures accuracy, timeliness and quality of documentation in resolution.
• Manages complex tasks to completion within time constrains of Project, with minimal guidance from more experienced staff.
• Manages the resolution of problems in more demanding and less familiar situations using precedent and own acquired knowledge.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.